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Way for a Sailor

5.319301h 25mNRMovieRomanceDrama

A devoted sailor jeopardizes his love life for love of the sea.

DirectorSam Wood
WritersLaurence Stallings·W.L. River
ProducersIrving Thalberg·Sam Wood

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Cast · Directed by Sam Wood

JGJohn Gilbert
John Gilbert
Jack
WBWallace Beery
Wallace Beery
Tripod
JTJim Tully
Jim Tully
Ginger
LHLeila Hyams
Leila Hyams
Joan
PMPolly Moran
Polly Moran
Polly
DLDoris Lloyd
Doris Lloyd
Flossy
RARobert Adair
Robert Adair
Seaman Collecting Pay
ABAlice Belcher
Alice Belcher
London Wharf Floozie
DBDaisy Belmore
Daisy Belmore
Canadian Queen Passenger
HEHerbert Evans
Herbert Evans
Ship's Officer
JGJohn George
John George
(uncredited)
TJ
Tiny Jones
Pub Customer

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Way for a Sailor — streaming FAQ

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Way for a Sailor is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in United Kingdom, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Way for a Sailor on Netflix?

No, Way for a Sailor is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of September 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video.

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Yes — Way for a Sailor is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in United Kingdom as of September 2026.

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